Pearl Couscous with Vegetables

Perfect for lunch or dinner

Recipe

This is one of my favourite lunches particularly for longer hikes. Prepared in the morning after breakfast this meal is ready to eat 90 minutes later and helps provide those ‘greens’ that many hikers often crave.

Serves: 1

Approximate serving (dry weight): 82 grams

Approximate calories/serving: 461 (depending on vegetables used)

Ingredients

1/3 cup Pearl couscous

1/4 cup Dehydrated vegetables – your choice

1/2 teaspoon Dried onion

1/8 teaspoon Dried chilli

1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala

1 tablespoon Olive oil

½ cup Water

Preparation Instruction

Combine all dry ingredients in a clean/empty 500 gram (18 oz) peanut butter jar. This can be prepared in advance of the trip

When ready, add water and olive oil, screw on the lid and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds